Celebrating the art of the handmade

Main menu

Monthly Archives: December 2018

My 2018 was the year for “light”. In a lot of beautiful ways, my guiding word manifested in my life. Not every day though, but it served as a constant reminder. I often felt lightness in my heart, mostly due to the love I realized I have in this life from the people around me. I ate healthier and took care of myself as much as I can and I reverted back to my ideal weight and am in optimum health based on all those health tests I constantly took. My biggest lesson was taking things more lightly and avoiding overthinking, which was sometimes what I did, but I am still learning, so I also consider that a win.

My heart feels buoyant most days. I think that’s really a big achievement for me and I feel happy that despite everything, I am still here, still seeing the world with bits of hope and optimism.

For 2019, I want to be pleasantly surprised by the Universe. I would be naming it my year for Delightful magic and Abundance. I am claiming it. Next year would be even more magical and epic and I would be having all these opportunities leading me closer to my dream life and dream self.

This year, I am grateful for my love and my family and friends. I got to experience highs and lows which I never thought I’d experience and they all serve to make me grow into being a better human:

💖 Baler with my love

💖 Big Bad Wolf booksale kakaloka

💖 Vday surprise extravaganza

💖 Laiya Coco Grove with fam

💖 Trampoline park and greenfield market

💖 Dia del libro

💖 Lots of gouache and acrylic painting

💖 Lion King musical (!!!)

💖 Great health

💖 Skillshare, Sketchbook Skool scholarships

💖 Dumaguete! Beach trip

💖 Free creativebug

💖 Tagaytay crosswind with fam

💖 Impromptu Theta healing

💖 Lots of beautiful new books and magazines

💖 #oilwayswell

💖 Mama lou’s and va bene

💖 Minimalist journal

💖 Food wars and project runway plus The Good place and Saiki K and Brooklyn 99. Chef’s Table

💖 Bowling and billiards with my love

💖 Museum anniv date!

💖 Being surprised always

💖 Massages

💖 Homecooked yummy meals

💖 Calatagan Batangas

I also recently got to try a hot cauldron hot tub and a glamping sample:

I also got to visit the beach at the end of the year, which is a wonderful way to end this year. Thank you 2018 and I can’t wait to unwrap your gifts, 2019!

Mabuhay!

Hi! I'm Drea Dela Cruz, an artist/crafter from Manila, Philippines.

I love trying new things related to arts and crafts and experimenting with various materials.

I started this blog because I wanted to share my love for the DIY movement--I believe everyone has that artistic side that makes them unique and special and I support encouraging fellow makers. Keep on making things!

Aside from arts and crafts, I also enjoy reading books and magazines, playing with stray cats, traveling, and eating. I'd love to share my artsy-craftsy adventures and journey with you here!

If you wanna get in touch with me, kindly email: mabuhaydiy@gmail.com.